In playoff basketball, every possession is crucial, and the stakes rise particularly on the road. The Lakers faced elimination after a close Game 4 loss to the Timberwolves, emphasizing the need to make precise plays and avoid mistakes. Coach JJ Redick opted for a strategy that involved keeping his best players on the court for extended minutes. However, fatigue might have influenced their performance, leading to missed opportunities. As the playoff series progresses, the Lakers face the challenge of recovering from this tough loss.
Every turnover can spark a highlight. Every missed rebound can re-energize. Every wrong step is one closer to the end of the season.
Lakers coach JJ Redick met that moment by going all-in, playing his five best players for 24 straight minutes in a game where the Lakers ran out of gas in a 116-113 loss.
Numbers alone can't tell the story of whether fatigue influenced the missed shots or defensive lapses; those are the distinctions that can be crucial in playoffs.
James appeared to get one key stop late, stripping Edwards with 10 seconds left, but officials ruled James committed a foul and Edwards made a pair of free throws.
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